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Egypt
Day 1: Arrival Cairo
You will be met on arrival and transfer to hotel.
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Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum
Day 2: Cairo
Visit Giza Pyramids, UNESCO World Heritage Site. We have 2.5-3 hrs for this visit.
Next, The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), finally opened in November 2025. It is the largest museum in the world for a single civilization and for the Egyptian civilization. We will spend 2.5-3 hrs here.
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Valley of Memphis & Saqqara
Day 3: Cairo
The tour starts with Valley of Memphis, the once resplendent capital of the old kingdom. Here we see the reclining statue of Ramses II.
Onward to Saqqara, the burial place of the pharaohs of the Old Kingdom and home of the Step Pyramid of Zoser, one of the world oldest stone structures.
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Cruise on the Nile
Day 4: Aswan
A short flight to Aswan. Transfer to cruise ship for check-in and lunch. Afterwards, a boat ride to Philae Temple then Aswan modern High Dam.
Overnight at Movenpick Hotel.
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Day 5: Aswan-Abu Simbel-Aswan
Early departure for the drive to Abu Simbel, 2.5-3 hrs.
Visit the twin temples of Ramses ll and his Queen Nefertari (XIX Dynasty) with their facades of colossal statues, on the shores of Lake Nasser (The Great and Small temples).
Transfer to cruise ship for check-in and lunch. Rest, relax and enjoy the cruise ship amenities this afternoon.
Dinner on ship and overnight in Aswan.
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Day 6: Sail Kom Ombo-Edfu
Sail to Kom Ombo and visit Temple of Kom Ombo. Sail to Edfu.
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Day 7: Sail Edfu - Luxor
Visit Temple of Edfu and sail to Luxor arriving late in the afternoon.
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Luxor
Day 8: : Luxor Full Day Tour: West Bank
Disembark the cruise ship and depart for the visit of the Valley of the Kings, an ancient royal necropolis located on the West Bank of the Nile, where many pharaohs and powerful nobles were buried in rock-cut tombs from the 18th to the 20th Dynasties.
We also visit Hatshepsut temple, Ramsueum, Valley of Nobels, Temple at Medinet Habu & Dier El Madina.
This evening, visit the Luxor Museum.
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Day 9: Luxor – Excursion to Dendera Complex & Karnak
This morning we drive 1 hr 45 minutes to Dendera and visit the Dendera temple Complex. The main temple of
the complex is Hathor Temple, one of the most beautiful and colorful temples in Egypt.
In late afternoon, visit the Temple of Karnak Complex (East Bank) and graceful Luxor Temple; 3-4 hr tour. Enjoy Luxor Temple at sunset and when it gets lit up.
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Cairo
Day 10: Cairo
Late morning flight to Cairo. On arrival, a 30 min drive to visit the new National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. We shall visit both the Mummies Hall and Main Hall which includes approx. 700 pieces and gives a good idea about the Civilization of Egypt from pre-historic to modern era (Pharaonic, Greco Roman, Coptic, Islamic).
Afternoon, enjoy some time to stroll and shop in the medieval maze of Khan El Khalili Bazar.
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Day 11: Cairo
Visit to Coptic Cairo: the Coptic St. Sergius and Bacchus Church, Hanging Church and the ancient Synagogue of Ben Ezra.
This afternoon, visit the Citadel of Saladdin overlooking the whole city of old Cairo and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha then visit Sultan Hassan Mosque.
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Depart Cairo or Continue on our Jordan Tour
Day 12: Fly to Amman-Jordan
Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
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Day 13: Amman
This day is dedicated to experiencing the spirit of the Jordanian culture and life. Our tour of the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom will take us to the museums, the Citadel, the amphitheater, the souks (markets) and the modern part of town.
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Day 14: Umm Qais, Ajlun, Jerash
We start with a two hour drive north to Umm Qais, a site near the ancient town of Gadara, located where the borders of Jordan, Israel and Syria meet. Afterwards, we proceed (1.5 hrs drive) to the Saracen castle at Ajloun. Next, we drive 1.5 hours to Jerash. First, we enjoy lunch at the Lebanese House and after lunch, we embark on a two hour visit of the city, the best preserved example of Roman civilization.
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Day 15: Mount Nebo, Madaba, Wadi Mujib, Dead Sea
We will stop first at Mount Nebo where Moses viewed the
Promised Land and is said to be buried. Afterwards, we stop at the new La Soria Museum and then a full tour in Madaba followed by lunch at Haret Jedoudnah. After lunch, we continue our journey to the dramatic canyon of Wadi Mujib. Continue to the Dead Sea, stopping at the Dead Sea Panorama Complex/Museum en-route.
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Day 16: Excursion to Bethany – the lowest place on earth!
We begin the morning with a visit to Bethany Beyond the Jordan.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure to float in the Dead Sea, pamper yourself at the spa or learn more about the Dead Sea by visiting the impressive Dead Sea Museum.
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Day 17: Dead Sea - Shobak - Petra
On the way to Petra, we stop for lunch and then to tour the Shobak Castle. At 8 pm we depart for the marvelous Petra by Night tour to experience the site in her candle-lit aura.
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Day 18: Petra
We meet our guide for a full day tour of The Hidden Nabatean city Petra, that still forms part of the domain of the Bedouin, and you will see them with their horses and camels as you begin your unforgettable trip into this cultural landmark.
We’ll have lunch at the Basin Restaurant in the heart of Petra surrounded by its glory and mountains.
Then we return by walking or horse cart ride back to the exit.
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Day 19: Wadi-Rum-Amman-Depart
Check out of the hotel and depart at 8:30 am for an exploration of the magnificent desert moonscapes of Wadi Rum, a stupendous, timeless place virtually untouched by humanity and its destructive forces. The weather and winds have carved imposing, striking eerie landscape. This 3-hour experience will introduce you to the real Bedouin life in Jordan.
Enjoy an Authentic Bedouin meal at local Bedouin House while learning about Bedouin life, culture and traditions.
At 2:30 pm, transfer to Amman Airport hotel, approx. 4 hr drive. Arrival at approx 6:30 pm. Remain at the airport for your departure.
